EMU Symphony Orchestra
The EMU Symphony Orchestra is an organization of approximately 70 string, woodwind, brass, and percussion music majors, minors, and non-music majors, which performs a wide variety of standard orchestral repertoire, new music, and lesser known orchestral literature. The Symphony Orchestra performs on average six concerts per year, including the popular Halloween Concert in October and matinee Children's Concerts in December. Additionally, the orchestra performs in EMU's Music Now Fest, which is held every other year. The orchestra has performed to critical acclaim at the Midwestern Conference on School Vocal and Instrumental Music in Ann Arbor, and has earned accolades from internationally known composers and conductors.
The mission of the Symphony Orchestra at Eastern Michigan University is to learn great music well and share it with others. Learn more about the history of the EMU Symphony Orchestra >
Rehearsals take place from 1:00 to 2:50 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays in 106 Alexander. Each string section also has a sectional rehearsal for one hour per week. Symphony Orchestra is offered during both the fall and winter semesters.
Special Reunion Events
The EMUSO cordially invites you to join us for the
EMUSO Reunion Dinner
Saturday, October 7, 2006 beginning at 5 p.m.
in the Orchestra Room, Alexander Music Building
$25 per person
and the
75th Anniversary Concert
Sunday, October 8, 2006, 3 p.m. Pease Auditorium
featuring the EMU Alumni Orchestra conducted by Russell Reed and Kevin Miller.
Free Admission.
Rehearsal: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pease Auditorium
Afterglow: Haab’s Restaurant, 18 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
Please respond by September 7, 2006 by reply card. If you plan to play in the Alumni Orchestra, you will receive music by mail prior to the concert. For more information call 734.487.2255 (Events Office) or 734.487.2448 (Orchestra Office).
If you have a special memory and/or photo from your time in the Orchestra and would like them included in the program book for the 75th Anniversary Concert and the EMUSO website, please send them to Kevin Miller by email (preferred) at kmiller@emich.edu.
Calendar of Events
EMU Symphony Orchestra 2006-2007 Calendar of Events >
Syllabus (pdf) >
Scholarships
Many University, Music Department, and orchestra scholarships are available to University Orchestra members. For information, eligibility requirements, and application procedures on University and Department awards, click here or contact the Department of Music and Dance at (734) 487-4380.
Faculty
Professor Kevin Miller, conductor
